Fiji will participate in the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, taking place in Bogota, Colombia, this month. Representing the country will be Lynda Tabuya, the Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, accompanied by Child Advisor Natalie Siegel-Brown and Director of Children Arieta Tagivetaua.
During the conference, Minister Tabuya aims to highlight the importance of care blogs in Fiji, comparable to those found in Colombia, and to reaffirm the government’s dedication to decreasing violence against children.
Minister Tabuya emphasized the significance of care blogs, which serve as supportive spaces for caregivers and working-class individuals who need a respite from their daily challenges. In a city like Bogota, with over 4 million residents, these care blogs address various needs, providing dedicated areas for childcare, elderly care, and support for people with disabilities. Such initiatives are crucial in fostering community well-being.
She expressed her hope to bring similar transformative concepts to Fiji, emphasizing that vulnerable groups should have access to spaces where they can receive necessary services while caregivers attend to other pressing matters, such as education and healthcare.
This conference holds potential for positive change as Fiji seeks to adopt effective strategies to protect its children and support its caregivers, aiming for a brighter future for its communities.
Summary: Minister Lynda Tabuya of Fiji is heading to Bogota for the Global Ministerial Conference focused on ending violence against children, where she will advocate for the implementation of care blogs to support caregivers and promote mental health.
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